About Us

Located in Coral Gables, St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School (STEPS) was founded in 1953. Now in its 65th year, St. Thomas, a culturally diverse community, has grown to include junior preschool through grade 5 and has 425 students focused on learning 21st century skills. It is a secure and loving environment that nurtures and challenges children and teaches them to honor God, respect others and themselves, care for their world, and develop a lasting enthusiasm for discovering and learning.

Admission to St. Thomas

Thank you for your interest in St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School! We are excited that you are considering an Episcopal education and all that it has to offer. This admission section will help you learn about our admission process and will provide answers to many questions you might have. We look forward to working with your family through the admission process. You can also call the Admission Office at 786-268-3304.

Our Preschool Program

The preschool program at St. Thomas supports our belief that children learn best when they participate actively in the learning process. Play is at the heart of our active learning curriculum. Young children discover things through direct experience with people, objects, events, and ideas.

Curriculum

St. Thomas utilizes the STEAM method of teaching, integrating the key areas of learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math). The program, focused on learning 21st century skills, is challenging, taught by educators who cultivate the intellectual and artistic learning styles of each child. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves, strive for excellence, and set high goals. On their way to becoming a global citizen, when St. Thomas graduates leave for middle school they do so with the confidence that comes from knowing they have been adequately prepared for this next important chapter.

School Life

The St. Thomas experience goes way beyond what happens in the classroom. Spiritual and social growth along with extra-curricular and co-curricular activities enhance the lives of students and provide them with opportunities for enrichment through participation in chapel, the arts, athletics, publications, music programs, scouts, clubs and more. Learning and growth extend beyond academics, and opportunities are provided for the development of our students' individual interests, abilities, and needs.

Giving

Our Advancement Office educates our constituencies about the mission of St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School and what is needed to carry it forward. With the support of the Board of Trustees and the St. Thomas Parents’ Association (PA), we organize fundraising campaigns and special events for parents, grandparents, alumni, parishioners, and students. At St. Thomas, our "tradition of giving" is a huge part of who we are.

Yes. Results from 616 surveys, as well as research on external factors that impact STEPS, have been gathered and analyzed. Key elements will be shared and discussed at Visioning Day and will help formulate the key drivers of the Strategic Plan.

Our Visioning Day was an important venue for input into the Strategic Plan. All constituencies had the opportunity to join the Strategic Planning Team and consultant Christina Drouin in a professionally-organized day designed to gather critical input and insights that will lead to the draft of the Strategic Plan.